CHAPTER 3

Eighteen year old Kara Danvers had survived high school and graduated with perfectly average grades except for Art, the Kryptonian loved to draw. Her parents all four of them had said she had a gift. Now she had to decide what she wanted to do with the rest of her life.

Kal didn't need her help, in fact she didn't talk to him much these days and the last time she'd seen him had been her last Earth birthday. It was also the last time Alex had been home from college. Her sister was doing pre-med and bioengineering Though Alex was going off the rails and Kara had no idea how to help other than be there for her. The tension at home when Alex and Eliza were in the same room was almost unbearable. She knew her foster mom had always been harder on Alex now she hardly ever came home.

Kara missed her.

She was going to be starting college with no clear direction. She still wanted to help people but the first careers that came to mind were law enforcement and firefighters. Both of which required a physical examination and would flag her as nonhuman. Besides she doubted she could stand by in a real emergency without using her powers. Needing to seriously think about her future was why she was standing at a bus stop in a quiet little out of the way town surrounded by woods. She wanted no distractions. Eliza hadn't liked her going by herself but the Kryptonian had pointed out that she could just fly off, she wasn't proud of herself for that but she was bulletproof no normal person could hurt her and she doubted that people walked around with kryptonite in their pockets.

Reluctantly her foster mom had agreed making her promise to keep in touch regularly.

Kara had deliberately chosen this location because it was not a tourist destination. She booked into the only motel, her room was tiny with only a bed and a wardrobe but the only thing she would be doing there was sleeping so it was fine. The town was surrounded by trees and she still loved nature. Krypton had been barren except in the cities. Her first stop after unpacking was to find food.

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Lena Luthor dropped her bag on the sofa before going back to her car for the box of groceries. The lakeside cabin was small but ultra-modern. She wanted to get away from her crazy family for a while. Her brother was becoming obsessed with Superman, he'd even offered her a job but unlike him she didn't hate aliens. Her first year at MIT was keeping her busy. She had declined and then had to listen to her mother telling her she should be supporting her brother.

Lex had been a fantastic brother when she was first adopted but they had drifted apart since her went away to college. She no longer felt like she knew him.

Being a Luther did have some perks, money was never a problem but it did mean people wanted to be her friend simply because of her surname. Lillian Luthor had convinced her husband to send Lena to boarding school as soon as she turned eight years old. Even at that age Lena knew her adopted mother only tolerated her. Lex was her golden boy he got everything, her time, her support and her love.

At the Irish boarding school Lena had learned to not trust anyone. She didn't make any real friends until Jess, a scholarship student arrived. The new girl was smart and very down to earth. Some of the more snobby students shunned her because she came from a poor family.

One day Lena had witnessed some of the girls teasing her and had intervened. No one dared go after a Luthor. Jess was funny too and Lena made her first proper friend since Lex. She put the food away in the tiny kitchen, cooking was one of the things that relaxed her. She checked the time wondering if she had time to go for a walk before sunset. Lena loved lakes and the lapping of waves. She guessed it would take about an hour to walk all the way around it.

Half way she stopped when she spotted a figure sat, dangling their feet in the water on the end of a log that was partially in the water. As she moved closer she could make out long blond hair. Lena was so focused she didn't see the small branch in her path until it cracked under her foot. The sudden noise startled the blond who spun round and fell off the log into the water.

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Kara spluttered as she surfaced and stood up, it had been years since someone had been able to sneak up on her. It was her fault for watching a small fish at the lake bottom flipping over tiny stones. She used both hands to push her wet hair off her face then straightened her glasses.

"Oh my God, I am so sorry."

Kara found herself looking into a concerned pair of green eyes. She ignored the butterflies swarming around in her stomach. Romance was the one normal thing she couldn't do. The first time she had tried to kiss a boy he bust his lip, luckily he wore braces on his teeth and everyone blamed those. The next was at Christmas under some mistletoe, the result was a bloody nose. The Kryptonian called it a day, her body just wasn't compatible with a humans. Instead she had concentrated on her schoolwork and fitting in. This was the first time she was attracted to a girl.

"I didn't mean to startle you." The black haired girl had a lilt to her accent that she couldn't quite place.

"It's fine. I'd have probably fallen off anyway." Kara had her klutzy routine down pat.

"I'm staying across the lake. Please come with me and get dry. I can lend you some clothes."

Kara already knew that, she had heard her arrive and watched her carry all her stuff in. She bit her lip as she considered the offer, it wouldn't hurt to make a friend while she was here.

"The only road around here is the one by the cabin, it's a long way back to town," added Lena.

"Okay thanks. I'm Kara, Kara Danvers."

"Lena….Lewis." The Luthor only felt a little guilty for the deception because that was the name the cabin and car were leased under. The chances of meeting Kara again after this holiday were absolute zero. Though Lena had to admit that the girl was super cute.

The two girls made small talk while they walked, where they'd gone to school, where they were from that sort of thing. Kara was impressed when she heard that the dark haired girl was at MIT. She admitted she wasn't sure where she saw herself a few years down the line.

"You've got time to figure that out."

It was dusk as they reached the cabin. The Kryptonian raised an eyebrow at the keypad security panel by the door. She didn't ask and Lena didn't explain.

Once inside Lena showed her the bathroom then went to find a towel and some clothes. A moment later she reappeared and handed over the small pile, "I'll make coffee for when you're out and I can wash and dry your clothes."

"Thanks," said Kara with a shy smile. "I don't want to be a bother."

"It's pitch black out there." Kara could hardly tell her she could fly back in a matter of minutes though she hadn't flown since promising Jeremiah that she wouldn't. He had died in a plane crash a year after she had become art of the Danvers family. Things had been hard for a few months and Kara couldn't help but wonder if she wasn't somehow responsible. If she couldn't fly Jeremiah would never have changed jobs or been on that plane.

"Stay." Lena offered instantly, "You can crash on the couch. It's the least I can do for getting you wet."

Kara not wanting the other girl to feel bad agreed. After her shower she laughed at the Mickey Mouse pyjamas that Lena had provided'

Lena grinned sheepishly, all her sleep ware was Disney. "Sorry."

"Why? I love it," chuckled Kara spinning in a circle.

"Most of the girls l grew up with outgrew it quickly." Lena hid a grimace as she thought about the pupils at her Irish boarding school.

"My sister complains every Christmas," agreed Kara, "Because she has to remember all the ones I already have."

"Are you and your sister close?"

"Very," smiled Kara, "But she's at college so I don't see her anywhere as near as much as I'd like." She didn't know Lena well enough to confide how worried she was especially about Alex's drinking.

"I don't see my brother much." Lena didn't mention how much Lex had changed over the last year or two. Where once was a loving older brother, now there was someone who Lena was a little afraid of. While her father had been a ruthless business man Lex was just ruthless in general.

The Kryptonian noticed a box of DVD's, "They yours?"

"Yes."

"Can I look?"

"Sure." By the time Lena had finished making the coffee the blond had stacked them on the table.

"You have a great mix. And you have Disney!"

"I should've guessed," chuckled Lena, Kara was so cheerful, "Want to watch The Lion King?" She detected a slight hesitation before Kara nodded, then they settled down on the couch to watch.

Lena grinned as she heard the other girl singing along quietly with the songs. When they got to the bit where the stampede happened she heard a sniff. Kara tried to wipe her eyes without her noticing but the movie was paused, "You okay?"

"Yeah, l always cry in this bit."

"We can watch something else."

"No, it has a happy ending."

Lena nodded and pressed the PLAY button to resume the movie but found herself watching the blond more than the TV. In the short time she had known Kara she already knew that she was different from any one else she had ever met. She wanted to know more.

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Kara woke the next morning covered by a blanket, she didn't remember falling asleep. Her new friend must have made sure she was comfortable. It was early and she wanted to make breakfast as a thank you. She listened to the other girl's slow and steady heartbeat Lena would be asleep for a while longer.

The Kryptonian had a huge bowl of cereal as she made bacon and eggs that would top up her food requirements nicely. Lena shuffled into the room just as Kara put bread in the toaster.

"Good morning, l hope you don't mind l raided your fridge."

"No, it smells fantastic. Thanks." Lena couldn't remember a nicer breakfast. Any meal with her Mother was trying to say the least. Her unexpected guest was a ray of pure sunshine. "Do you have plans for today?" Not wanting Kara to go.

"Not really. I was going to wander around town and find out where everything is."

"Want some company?"

"That 'ud be great."

Lena took Kara back to her hotel to change. Either the blond was broke or she didn't want to draw attention to herself. Lena mulled that thought over while she waited. The blond was an intriguing mystery.

"I'm sorry about the waterworks last night," said Kara coming out of the tiny bathroom with her toothbrush still in her mouth, wearing a pair of jeans, Star Wars T-shirt and her favourite hoodie.

Lena's lips twitched, Kara was adorable, "It's alright." then she sobered, "It's hard losing a parent. My dad died two years ago." That piece of information slipped out, but damn Kara was so easy to talk to.

"My parents died when l was twelve."

Lena looked up into sad blue eyes, "I'm so sorry."

"But l was adopted by a great family. I was lucky." By the sounds of it their fathers had died around the same time. She hoped Lena's family had helped her as much as the Danvers had her.

"So what made you come here when you could be on a beach?" asked Lena, curious.

"My future I guess," replied Kara honestly, "Eliza and Alex mean well with their advice but this is something I need to decide on my own."

"Eliza is your mom?"

Kara nodded, "And I've never been on vacation by myself so I thought I'd kill two birds with one stone which is a silly saying unless the rock is huge and was thrown at the speed of a bullet it wouldn't work." Kara realised she was rambling and shut up.

Lena laughed.

"What about you?" asked the Kryptonian.

"I wanted to get away from my family for a while," admitted Lena, "Things with my mom can be tense. I was adopted when I was four and I'm sure it my dad who really wanted me." Lena sighed, "My brother was great too."

Kara gave her a sympathetic smile. To change the subject Lena pointed to her T-shirt, "I have the Trilogy."

"I saw," grinned Kara.

"We can have a movie marathon."

"That would be so cool." They made plans as they walked around town until they had pizza for lunch.

"I have a weird metabolism," explained Kara as she ordered two large ones. "I'm always hungry."

"I wasn't going to say anything," laughed Lena, eyeing Kara's very nice body making the blond blush. That day a real friendship was born, over the next week the two spent most of their time together learning more about each other.

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"A karaoke bar?" Kara glanced over at her friend.

"More like a karaoke night at a bar," corrected Lena grinning. She might have been tempted to use the false ID she'd used to hire the car with except Kara didn't drink. "They serve food too."

"You should've started with that," chuckled the Kryptonian, pushing the door open for them to enter.

The meal was really good and some of the singing so bad it was funny.

Kara got up for a refill. They were both drinking Coke cola, Lena's was the diet version. A tall lanky guy in jeans and a leather jacket stood next to her while she waited, from his breath he had been drinking. A lot.

"Hey Babe."

Kara looked behind her to make certain he was talking to her. "Excuse me?"

"What's a pretty little thing like you doing all by yourself?"

"I'm not by myself."

"You want to have some fun?"

The implications of that sentence made her flush red.

Lena watched from their table biting her lip so hard she drew blood. She was jealous but she had no claim on her blond friend, if Kara wanted to hook up with someone else she had no say but Kara looked extremely uncomfortable. She stood to rescue her friend.

Kara was trying to think of a polite way to tell him to leave her alone when Lena arrived and slid her arm around her waist.

"Is he annoying you?" With her free hand she gently linked hers and Kara's fingers together. She felt a grateful squeeze.

The man snorted, "I've seen enough chick flicks to know you're just messing."

Desperate times called for desperate measures. Lena let go of Kara's hand and cupped her cheek and kissed her.

All Kara could think in those few blissful seconds were, "Oh Rao please don't let me hurt her." Amazingly she didn't. By the time they parted the man had stomped off. The Kryptonian's heart was hammering like a jack hammer.

Lena anxiously studied her friend's flushed face, she noticed some blood on her lower lip just as Kara used her tongue to lick it off then gently brushed her finger over Lena's lips to remove the blood from there.

"Did I do that?" she asked shakily.

Lena shook her head, "I bit my lip while that jackass was bothering you." No need to tell her she was suffering from the green eyed monster.

Kara exhaled with relief.

"I'm sorry for….." began Lena.

"Don't" interrupted Kara softly, "It was nice."

Lena hadn't dared hope that the blond might return her growing feelings. "Maybe we should leave before he comes back?"

Kara nodded as she followed sucking Lena's blood from her finger.

As the door closed behind them Lena took a chance and held out her hand. She smiled as Kara linked their fingers together and they walked back to the car hand in hand.

Every night they had ended with a movie or two, this evening was no different even though things between the two girls had. As Lena drove she noticed the other girls eyes were closed.

"Kara?"

No response.

"KARA!"

"Huh?"

"You falling asleep on me over there?" teased Lena.

"I feel weird."

Instantly Lena was concerned. She pulled over and felt Kara's forehead which was warm and didn't help very much, she had already discovered that Kara's natural body temperature was hotter than hers. "If you're coming down with something you are not staying in that motel by yourself."

"I don't get sick," muttered Kara. The last time had been when she contracted Argos Fever when she was ten years old, on Earth she shouldn't at all. She should really call Kal and tell him or Eliza but she was angry at her cousin for just leaving her. It had taken a while for her to admit it but no matter how great the Danvers were, she couldn't help feeling abandoned. And Eliza would panic so she'd see how she felt in the morning. Kara must have slept part way back to the cabin because the next thing she was aware of was Lena gently shaking her awake.

"You sleep in the bed," said Lena as she closed and locked the door behind them.

"No I couldn't….."

"Kara. BED. NOW."

The Kryptonian mumbled as she headed towards the bedroom while the other girl went to get her a glass of juice and a bottle of water. Kara had the blankets pulled up to her chin.

"Cold?" asked Lena, worried, she placed the drinks down near the blond.

Kara nodded. Without a word Lena kicked off her shoes as she walked around the bed and climbed in and snuggled against Kara, sharing her own body heat was the only thing she could think of that would help. She had to grin when the blond reached back for her hand and pulled it against her stomach. Being that close meant Lena could feel how much Kara was shaking. If she wasn't better in the morning she would find a doctor.

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Lena woke to an empty bed and panicked. "Kara!" Then she heard the shower running, if her friend was already up hopefully she was feeling better. A glance at her watch told her it was after ten, it had been a long time since Lena had slept that long or that well. She still needed coffee and was pouring herself a cup when she heard the shower stop. A moment later just after she had taken a sip Kara appeared wrapped in a pink fluffy towel.

Lena spluttered.

"You okay?" The Kryptonian genuinely had no idea the effect she was having on the other girl.

"Yes fine. Went down wrong hole." If Lena had thought she was cute with clothes she was absolutely gorgeous without them. "You…you look better."

"I feel better." No need to call home about it maybe she could sneak away to the Fortress of Solitude and ask Kallex sometime.

"Great it must have been one of those twenty four hour things."

"Thanks for last night," said Kara shyly.

"My pleasure."

Kara blushed.

"Do you want lunch? I mean go out to lunch." asked Lena suddenly very nervous.

"Weren't we doing that anyway?"

"Yes…..but I meant like on a date?" Lena wanted to make sure that the blond girl understood what she was asking, "A proper date." They would remain friends regardless of the answer, they had the potential to be so much more.

"I'd love to."

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Both girls enjoyed their date immensely though they almost didn't make it as Lena had decided to kiss Kara in the car when she parked behind the restaurant which had turned into a full blown make out session the Kryptonian had ever experienced. At first Kara had been cautious but at no point did she even come close to hurting the dark haired, green eyed girl in her arms.

Honestly Kara was confused but couldn't form coherent thoughts at that moment with Lena's hand gently stroking her stomach under her shirt. Maybe before she hadn't been mature enough? Maybe she was gay or her powers weren't under complete control.

After lunch they went bowling. Kara was really bad at it.

"I'll help," chuckled Lena after her second strike. Her date had knocked over a grand total of four. She moved closer as Kara picked up a bright blue bowling ball.

Kara felt Lena press against her back, gently changing her position. The Kryptonian was super aware of the other's rock hard nipples. The sensation was driving her crazy. Lena stepped back as Kara released the ball. This one wouldn't end up in the gutter. Six pins went down. It was a new Kryptonian record. The blond turned around to hug her teacher Lena was inches away and neither could resist kissing the other.

"We'd best stop," said Lena as she pulled back breathless.

"Why?" panted Kara.

Lena spoke before thinking, "Because what I want to do to you would get us arrested."

"Really?" asked Kara huskily raising a curious eyebrow.

Silently Lena nodded wondering if she'd scare her off for being so direct. From what Kara had told her she was reasonably sure that the blond had never been intimate with anyone before. If they carried on they could sneak off to the restroom or even back to her car but Lena wanted somewhere she could make love to Kara all night long.

"Then why are we still here?" Kara's whole body felt like she had molten lava flowing in her veins, she didn't know if it was her alien DNA or her hormones. The one thing she was absolutely positively sure of was she wanted Lena. That was all the other girl needed to hear, moments later they were in the car barely keeping to the speed limit.

They kissed again when they pulled up at the cabin. Kara's senses were in overdrive, the way Lena smelled and tasted. The door was quickly opened and then locked before she was pushed against the wall as their lips and tongues met again.

The Kryptonian moaned as Lena slid both hands up into her shirt, she raised her arms as the garment was tugged upwards. Lena undressed them both as she slowly manoeuvred then to the bedroom. Kissing, nipping and licking every new patch of skin she uncovered. By the time they reached the bed the only item of clothing left was Kara's pink panties.

Lena pulled back just far enough to look into her soon to be lover's eyes to make sure that she wanted this, she found no hesitation and almost no blue in them. She ran her fingers down the blonde's body to remove the last barrier between them. Very deliberately she backed Kara to the bed and pushed her down.

The Kryptonian had never dared to imagine what sex would feel like and if she had, she wouldn't have come close. Lena kissed her neck then bit down hard on her pulse point sending a jolt of pleasure through her. As her lover kissed her way down her body stopping to suck her erect nipples her back arched off the bed.

Lena smiled at that reaction, the few times she'd had sex, never had she had anyone so responsive. Her lips and tongue blazed a path from her breasts to her belly button. Kara was moaning at nearly every touch. A little lower and she could smell the blond's arousal. When she settled down between Kara's legs she glanced up to see that Kara was grabbing onto the blankets. She grinned knowing she was responsible. The blond was so wet for her and she gently blew on her folds before running her tongue along them. Lena moaned at the taste as Kara cried out, arching up again as Lena's tongue started exploring.

It didn't take long for the Kryptonian to come. As her muscles rippled with aftershocks her lover crawled up her body looking extremely pleased with herself and when she kissed her she could taste herself but Lena wasn't done yet as she slid two fingers into the blond. Kara gasped as the fingers started to slowly thrust in and out until her hips matched their rhythm until a second orgasm crashed over her. Kara lay panting and watched as Lena licked her fingers clean. She needed to taste Lena and with that thought she flipped them over, thank Rao for her Kryptonian stamina.

Kara was a fast learner and soon had Lena wreathing under her as she explored the beautiful body, finding all her sensitive spots. Lena's breasts were especially fascinating to the Kryptonian, she loved sucking the nipples into her mouth and letting go with a soft POP.

"Kara! Stop teasing," begged Lena ready to explode.

"Patience is a virtue," grinned Kara.

"Not right now it's NOT!"

"Your wish is my command." Kara immediately moved lower the scent of Lena's arousal guiding her. Tentatively she flicked the sopping folds with her very warm tongue. Lena was so turned on it didn't take long to push her over the edge into a mind shattering orgasm that left her completely unable to move. Kara left a few kisses on her body on the way back up and pulled her into her arms.

"Damn girl, you're good," mumbled Lena already half asleep, resting her head on her chest where she could hear her lovers strong, still fast heartbeat.

"You showed me how, whispered Kara, sighing contentedly as she kissed her lovers head before sleep claimed her too.

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Lena woke first and turned to look at the sleeping blond next to her, Kara was on her stomach with the blanket down around her hips leaving all her bare back visible. She was beautiful inside and out. Lena wished she could tell her who she really was but both her brother and mother would never accept her being gay, it would damage the Luthor family image. They wouldn't care how nice, kind, loving and special Kara was but more importantly Lena would not expose her to them. Long distance romances didn't last and a super-secret romance would stand even less of a chance. Lena sighed as she began tracing patterns on her girlfriends back. She would make their remaining time as perfect as possible. A lifetimes worth of memories that she would treasure.

Kara stirred and rolled over, "Oh Rao I was having a great dream."

"Yeah" Lena leaned down and kissed Kara softly. "Was I there?"

"Yeah."

"What were we doing?"

"This," replied Kara moving to straddle her before lowering her lips to a rapidly hardening nipple. It was midday before they got of bed and that was only because Kara's stomach growled loudly.

"So lunch?" suggested Lena laughing she was well acquainted with her lovers appetite by now. "Then we're going to the motel to get your things."

"Why?"

"I want you to stay here….with me." Kara's smile lit up the whole room.

"On one condition."

"Name it."

"The money I would have paid goes towards food."

"Deal." Lena grinned at her blushing friend, "Then tonight we can have our Star Wars movie date."

"Sounds fantastic," agreed Kara happily. Meeting Lena made this entire holiday worth it.

Lena smiled. She loved Star Wars and she knew she was falling in love but she wasn't strong enough to stand up to her mother. She refused to let even the memories of her family ruin a single second of her time with Kara. She wanted the blond to be happy and she had an idea how to start.

"I think I have a recipe for potstickers…."

TBC….

A/N. Hi . Thank you so much for reading. I hope you enjoy. I have a question for all you lovely readers . Should Lena be honest about knowing Kara is Supergirl? Or Kara honest with Lena? Or should Lena play dumb? And I can involve Lena earlier than in the series . Good news my laptop is fixed. Please review. Stay tuned. Have fun T-Rex.